Roasted Ham with Avocado
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my favorite weeknight dinners because it comes together in under an hour and feels fancy enough for guests. The combination of smoky roasted ham with creamy avocado is absolutely delicious, and the tangy lime and cilantro really brighten everything up. Avocados are packed with healthy fats that keep you satisfied, plus they add such a luxurious texture to the plate. The best part? You probably have most of these ingredients already, and there's minimal prep work involved. Just a quick sear in the oven and you've got an impressive meal that tastes like you spent way more time on it than you actually did.
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Ingredients
- ¾ kgham steak(about 1 inch thick)
- 2avocados(ripe but firm, halved and sliced)
- 3 tablespoonshoney
- 2 tablespoonsdijon mustard
- 1lime(zest and juice)
- 237 mlsour cream
- 3 tablespoonsfresh cilantro(finely chopped)
- 2garlic cloves(minced)
- 2 tablespoonsolive oil
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 1 teaspoonblack pepper
- 1 teaspoonred pepper flakes(optional)
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: This prevents the ham from sticking and makes cleanup easier.
- 2
Pat the ham steak dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic until smooth.
Tip: Drying the ham ensures a better caramelized crust when roasting.
- 3
Brush the glaze generously over both sides of the ham steak and place it on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
Tip: Reserve about 1 tablespoon of glaze for serving if desired.
- 4
Roast the ham in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, basting with pan juices halfway through, until the edges are caramelized and the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
Tip: Basting keeps the ham moist and intensifies the flavor.
- 5
While the ham roasts, prepare the lime crema by combining sour cream, lime zest, lime juice, and chopped cilantro in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Tip: Make this ahead and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- 6
Once the ham is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Carefully arrange the avocado slices on top of the ham.
Tip: Resting allows the juices to redistribute, keeping the meat tender.
- 7
Transfer the ham to a serving platter and drizzle the lime crema around and over the avocado. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if using.
Tip: Serve immediately while the ham is still warm for the best contrast of temperatures and textures.
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